OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTH

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Unlocking the mystery of stuttering

Researchers from The Australian Stuttering Research Centre are launching a world first study to see if it's possible to detect whether a baby will go on to stutter in later life - well before they start to talk. They will scan newborns with a family history of the disorder to try and find transmission problems in the parts of the brain related to speech that are present in older children and adults who stutter.

Meet our alumni

Jordan O'Reilly is a social entrepreneur with a passion for social justice and equality for people with disabilities. In 2011 he setup Fighting Chance Australia - A youth-led not-for-profit organisation which creates choice opportunities for young adults with physical disabilities. Jordan's experience as a sibling of someone with a profound disability has shaped his desire to work towards a brighter future for all Australian's with disabilities and their families, and that experience continues to inspire his efforts. Jordan now leads the work of Fighting Chance as the general manager, overseeing daily operations and volunteer management. Jordan gave the guest address at our annual Awards Night on 22 May 2014. Meet other alumni